A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2612013 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2613405 epoch_slot_no: 21405 block_no: 2611891 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2260 time: 2019-05-21 20:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26175b19f4d2b66ebc76807c1e58634a050b0ddc4a3605366e6b7b4e55f74702Block Operator
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